EXPERIENCE

KOAA TELEVISION

Colorado Springs, CO - 1997 to Present

Reporter/Anchor: 20+ year senior reporter considered a trusted journalist by colleagues, contacts and viewers.

  • Clear, concise and accurate writing

  • Composure under pressure in breaking, live-news situations

  • Exceptional performance under tight deadlines

  • Known for original enterprise story ideas

  • Mentor to less experienced colleagues

KTVX TELEVISION

Salt Lake City, UT - 1992 to 1997

Reporter:

  • Weekend and special projects reporter

Assignment Editor:

  • Coordinate anchors, producers, reporters and photographers.

  • Manage  daily news content decisions

Associate Producer/Fill-In Producer:

  • Conceptualize and create 30 minute nightly newscasts.

SKILLS

  • Computer: PC and Mac proficient

  • Software: AP/ENPS, Microsoft & Mac Suites

  • Digital Photography: Video and Still

  • Editing: Edius, Velocity, Adobe Premier (Familiar)

  • Social Media: WorldNow, Social News Desk, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

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Recognition

Colorado Broadcasters Association  

Best Specialty Reporter, 2010, 2013

Best Spot News Coverage 2003,2007, 2008, 2015

Best Single Topic News Coverage, 1999

Colorado Associated Press

Best Breaking News Coverage 2003, 2002, 1999

Edward R. Murrow Awards

Best News Series, Region 3, 2003

Heartland Chapter Emmy Awards

Overall News Excellence 2001 (Part of news team recognized.)

North American Snowsport Journalists Association, West Region
Lowell Thomas Award, Excellence in ski reporting

Education

University of Utah

Communication—Bachelor of Science, 1990

Utah State Governor’s Office

Salt Lake City, UT, 1988, Intern

United States Supreme Court

Washington D.C., 1987, Intern

Achievements

2008 Boston Marathon Qualifier/Finisher,  Eagle Scout